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Math 1127 Precalculus

Fall 2017 Syllabus

Table of Contents Contact Information ................................................................................................................................................ 2

Prerequisite ............................................................................................................................................................. 2

Learning Outcomes ................................................................................................................................................. 2

Text.......................................................................................................................................................................... 3

Calculators............................................................................................................................................................... 3

Math Center ............................................................................................................................................................ 3

Important Dates ...................................................................................................................................................... 3

Grading Policy ......................................................................................................................................................... 4

Grading Criteria ................................................................................................................................................... 4

Total Points Possible ........................................................................................................................................... 4

Grade Scale ......................................................................................................................................................... 5

Satisfactory Academic Progress .......................................................................................................................... 5

Homework ............................................................................................................................................................... 6

1. Textbook Homework .................................................................................................................................... 6 2. MyMathLab Homework ............................................................................................................................... 6 3. Weekly Activity Homework .......................................................................................................................... 6

Quizzes .................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Exams ...................................................................................................................................................................... 7

Student Accountability............................................................................................................................................ 8

Discussion Board ..................................................................................................................................................... 9

Netiquette Guidelines ............................................................................................................................................. 9

Communication ..................................................................................................................................................... 10

Video Lectures ...................................................................................................................................................... 11

Technology ............................................................................................................................................................ 12

Technical Assistance ............................................................................................................................................. 13

College Policies ..................................................................................................................................................... 13

Other Policies ........................................................................................................................................................ 14

Attendance ............................................................................................................................................................ 14

Access/Accommodations ...................................................................................................................................... 15

Academic and Student Support Services .............................................................................................................. 15

Suggestions for successfully completing this course ............................................................................................ 17

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Contact Information

Professor: Carrie Naughton

Office: Library L247

Office Hours: MWF 11:30 am – 12:30 pm in L 247, Monday 9-10 pm (online) and Thursday 8-9 pm (online)

Phone: 651-450-3785

Email: cnaught@inverhills.edu (preferred method of communication)

Website: https://voices.inverhills.edu/cnaughton/ (similar material and gradebook available on D2L)

Prerequisite

Placement in Math 1127 from the IHCC Assessment, or successful completion with a B or better of Math 940.

Learning Outcomes

The students will be able to demonstrate the:

1. Ability to understand the concept of function, and functional attributes such as domain, range,

oddness/evenness, increasing/decreasing, and symmetry. Ability to determine these attributes for a

function given its graph and/or equation. Ability to perform the algebra of functions: sum, difference,

product, quotient, composite, and inverse.

2. Ability to graph absolute value, reciprocal, square root, polynomial, rational, piecewise defined,

logarithmic, exponential, and trigonometric functions and the ability to use such graphs to solve applied

problems and to understand the significance of attributes of the graph to such applied problems.

3. Ability to solve appropriate applications of determining maximum or minimum of a quadratic function,

zeros of polynomials, compound interest, and exponential growth and decay. The ability to identify and

articulate the significance of graphical components such as x-intercepts, horizontal asymptotes, intervals

of increasing or decreasing in a mathematical model/application.

4. Ability to verify trig identities, solve trig equations, and solve applied trig problems.

5. Ability to analyze data and use technology to find functions which best describe the data.

Critical thinking will be incorporated throughout the course.

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Text

You must have a MyMathLab access code (REQUIRED). You can buy the MyMathLab access code at the

bookstore or at www.pearsonmylab.com. The MyMathLab access code gives you access to the multimedia

textbook. We will be using the following textbook: Precalculus, Enhanced with Graphing Utilities, 7th

Edition by Sullivan and Sullivan, published by Pearson/Prentice Hall. If you prefer to also buy a hard copy of

the textbook (OPTIONAL), it can be purchased at the bookstore or you can buy a copy online through various

vendors. A slightly older edition (5th Edition) of the textbook would also work just fine. A hard copy of the

textbook is portable and can be taken anywhere and used in the future, but is expensive. The multimedia

textbook available through MyMathLab is free with the MyMathLab access code, but can only be accessed

with an internet connection and you will not have access to it after this course is over.

You will need a Math 1127 coursepack with my name on it available from the bookstore.

You will also need to access course materials from Desire2Learn (D2L).

Calculators

A graphing calculator is required. I recommend a TI 83 or TI 84, if you don’t already own one. Cell phone

calculators are not allowed on exams.

Math Center

Help is available in the Math Learning Center (2nd floor of the Library). Math tutors are available M-Th: 9-6,

and F: 9-4. You can also sign up for a free peer tutor in the 2nd floor of the Library for additional help.

Important Dates

August 21, Classes begin

September 4, Holiday November 10, Holiday

September 27, Student Success Day November 23 & 24, Holiday

October 19 & 20, No class (MEA) December 12, Final Exam 2-5 pm

Note: Precalculus students are strongly encouraged to participate in Student Math League. The benefits

include free food, monetary awards and extra credit points!

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Grading Policy

Your final grade is based on the percentage of earned points out of the total number of possible points. You

will earn points on the criteria listed below. No late submissions are allowed on any of these criteria.

Grading Criteria

Weekly Activity Homework: 19 activities worth 15 points each (two lowest scores are dropped)

D2L Discussion Post: 1 posting worth 5 points

MyMathLab Online Quizzes: 11 quizzes each worth 20 points (retakes allowed, lowest score dropped)

Graphing Gateway Exam: worth 40 points (one retake allowed)

Paper-pencil Exams: 4 exams worth 100 points each (no retakes allowed)

Paper-pencil Final Exam: worth 200 points (no retakes allowed)

Total Points Possible

The table below shows the total number of points possible in this course. There may also be the opportunity

to earn at most 20 points of extra credit during the semester. Further details about extra credit will be

announced on D2L and in your e-mail.

Grading Criteria Total Points Possible

Weekly Activity Homework 255 points

D2L Discussion Post 5 points

MyMathLab Online Quizzes 200 points

Graphing Gateway Exam 40 points

Paper-pencil Exams 400 points

Paper-pencil Final Exam 200 points

TOTAL 1100 points

Grading Criteria may be subject to change by the instructor. Please check e-mails and announcements for any changes in the grading criteria and grade scale. The instructor will announce any changes.

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Grade Scale

The table below shows how your final grade will be computed. You will see the relationship between each

letter grade, its percentage and the corresponding range of points that will achieve that grade. Please note

that you must earn a minimum grade of “C” (70%) in order to qualify for the next math course. If you would

like the Pass/No Credit option instead of a letter grade, you must contact me within the first week of the

semester so that the appropriate forms can be filled out. You may not choose a Pass/No Credit option later in

the semester. An Incomplete Grade may only be given after consultation with the instructor and will only be

considered in special circumstances.

Letter Grade Percentage Range of Points

A 90-100% 990 – 1100 points

B 80-89% 880 – 989 points

C 70-79% 770 – 879 points

D 60-69% 660 – 769 points

F Below 60% < 660 points

P (Pass) Minimum of 70% >769 points

Satisfactory Academic Progress

Students need to maintain both a cumulative GPA of 2.0 and cumulative completion rate of at least 67% of all

attempted credits for each term of attendance. If a student fails to meet these requirements, they will be

placed on academic and/or financial aid warning. Please refer to the IHCC policy on Satisfactory Academic

Progress.

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Homework

There are three types of homework in this class:

1. Textbook Homework You are expected to read any section of the book covered in class, and then attempt the assigned

exercises at the end of that section. These assigned exercises from the textbook will not be graded,

however it will be imperative that you keep up with your assignments, because daily work done

completely will make test and quiz preparation significantly easier. Note: This textbook homework is

not graded, but highly recommended and very helpful.

2. MyMathLab Homework The homework sets found on MyMathLab contain problems that are identical in style and format as

the MyMathLab online quizzes that are required. This homework is excellent practice for learning

concepts and learning how to correctly type in your answers in the way that the quizzes will require.

The MyMathLab homework also provides immediate feedback and assistance on each problem. Note:

This MyMathLab homework is optional and not graded, but highly recommended and very helpful.

3. Weekly Activity Homework These activities are found in your coursepack and are also posted online on D2L. Seventeen weekly

activities and two review sheets will be assigned and collected. Due dates for the Weekly Activity

Homework are listed on the Calendar. These activities often contain more challenging problems than

what you would find on MyMathLab. They also give you practice showing your work as you will be

expected to do on your exams and final. Each of these activities will be graded on effort and

correctness and will be worth 15 points each. You may work with others in the class on these

activities, but you must write up your own solutions and turn in your own work. Seventeen homework

activities will be counted for points and your two lowest scores will be dropped. You may

occasionally have time in class to work on these activities and be expected to turn in some of the

problems for points as classwork as well. Note: The Weekly Activity Homework is required and

graded!

Please note that on all activities and paper-pencil Exams and Finals, I will be evaluating your solutions, not just

your answers. A correct answer with no supporting work will earn little credit, but an incorrect answer with

good reasoning and a small error will earn more credit. I expect that you will be showing work as completely

as you can.

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Quizzes

There will be 11 quizzes given online through MyMathLab. Each quiz is worth 20 points. Your lowest quiz

score throughout the semester will be dropped. The online quizzes must be completed by the deadline or a

score of zero will be received. No make-up quizzes will be given! You may retake these quizzes as many

times as you want until the deadline. Try to score the highest score that you can before the quiz closes.

Sample HW problems are available on MyMathLab as well. I highly recommend that you use the HW as

practice before the quiz and make use of the help buttons available for any problems that you are struggling

with. You must show all work on a separate piece of paper for all of the online quizzes and turn in this work

on the Monday after the quiz is due. You will get a score of zero on the quiz if you do not turn in your work

for that quiz!!

Exams There will be four exams worth 100 points each. These exams may consist of in-class and take home

questions and are closed book with no notes allowed. Portions of the exams will be taken without the use of a

calculator. The final exam will be comprehensive and worth 200 points. A graphing gateway exam will be used

to determine if the student has mastered the topic of graphing. The maximum value of this gateway exam will

be 40 points. If you do not score at least 80% on the graphing gateway, you will need to retake the exam a

second time with the maximum number of points possible decreasing. YOU MUST CALL, E-MAIL OR NOTIFY

ME ON THE DAY OF THE EXAM OR EARLIER IN ORDER TO BE ALLOWED TO SCHEDULE A MAKE-UP EXAM. All

make-up exams need to be completed before I hand back the exams. IF NO CONTACT IS MADE, THEN NO

MAKE-UP WILL BE ALLOWED. There are no retakes allowed on exams so please be prepared to put your

best effort forward on the day of the test.

Please refer to the Weekly Schedule to see due dates of all Weekly Activity Homework, Quizzes and Exams.

I will be available on campus during my office hours to help with any questions on the activities or HW

problems. You are also encouraged to ask questions about the activities on the discussion board.

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Student Accountability

Manage your time carefully. Start work early enough in the week to get help from the instructor and

tutors before the assignment is due.

Use the discussion board to ask questions and get help in a timely manner. Waiting until the last hour to

post a question will not get you the help you need in time and it does not help build a helpful online

classroom community.

Even though this is a face-to-face class, you may not always get all your questions answered in class.

You may need to get some one-on-one help in office hours, in the math center or with a peer tutor, so

make sure you have time during the week where you can come in for help. If you are working all day, it

may be an issue for you to find time to meet with someone for help when the college is open, so you may

need to find some help outside of the college.

Be in class for all of the lectures. If you have to miss class, then you are expected to watch the video

lectures on D2L to get caught up.

Your grades reflect the quality of your understanding of the material. If your homework and tests are

below average (below 75%), then your grade will also be below average.

You are graded on your performance in the class, not on your personal life decisions. If you get a bad

grade because of a personal situation that caused you to miss work or fail a test, your instructor can only

judge the work that you accomplished in the course. You are graded on your actual performance in class,

not on your potential. You must demonstrate your ability to your instructor.

This course is a prerequisite for other math courses, so your performance is very important. You must

demonstrate your ability in order to be ready for the next course and be successful.

If you are having problems or struggling with the material, it is your responsibility to get the help that

you need. There are lots of resources available to help you on campus and online. Start your work early

enough so that you can recognize when you need help and still have time to get it before an assignment is

due.

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Discussion Board

You are required to make one Getting To Know You post to the D2L discussion board during the first week of

class. You will earn 5 points for this introductory post as long as it is submitted on time. I would encourage

you to use the discussion board more often, and use it as an additional resource to get help from me and your

classmates on any questions you have about the activities and quizzes. An example of a good post might be, “I

keep getting #10 wrong. Here is what I did… Can anyone tell me where I went wrong?” I strongly encourage

you to begin looking at the weekly activities and online quizzes as early as possible so you can ask questions as

early as possible. I encourage you to post questions related to the activities, the course material in general or

any other course information/details. Please be polite with your posts, using correct English and a respectful

tone.

Netiquette Guidelines

Netiquette, or Internet etiquette, are guidelines for maintaining civilized and effective communication in

online environments and e-mail exchanges. All of us, instructors and students alike, will demonstrate

appropriate netiquette when interacting with each other. Here are some netiquette guidelines:

Online messages can be quite informal, but try, nevertheless, to express yourself using proper spelling,

capitalization, grammar, usage and punctuation. Do not use all capitals (it is considered shouting). Do

not use abbreviations or slang, as some of your peers may not understand it.

Always think before you write. In an online format, it is easy for your message to be misinterpreted, so

always think twice before you hit submit.

Use titles that accurately and concisely describe the contents of your e-mail or posting.

When sending an e-mail, please include a salutation (“Hi Carrie,”), list what course you are in, and sign

your name.

Read existing follow-up postings and don’t repeat what has already been said.

Treat people the same as you would face-to-face. It is easy to hide behind the computer. In some

cases it empowers people to treat others in ways they would not in person. Treat all with dignity and

respect and you can expect that in return.

You may also refer to the Acceptable Use of Computers and IT Resources.

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Communication

Each student must have an e-mail account set up. Your preferred e-mail address should be listed next to your

name on the Classlist of D2L (under CommunicationClasslist). This is how I will be contacting you

throughout the semester. If you do not know your e-mail address or it is not showing up on D2L, please visit

the Inver Hills computer lab (1st floor of the Library) for help. I will be sending you e-mails at least twice a

week, so I would recommend that you check your e-mail several times a week for updates. If I need to speak

with you individually or discuss your grades, I will be sending you an e-mail through the Classlist on D2L. It is

your responsibility to regularly check this e-mail. If you miss information or opportunities because you did

not read your e-mail, there will be no chance to make it up. Please refer to the IHCC Policy on the Use of E-

mail for Official Communication.

If you need to contact me, I would encourage you to e-mail me or stop by during my office hours. You can

leave me a voice mail, but e-mail will get you a quicker response and is my preferred method of

communication. I am only on campus Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays. I may also not be able to respond

to an e-mail sent over the weekend until Monday. I will respond to all e-mails and discussion board posts

within 24-48 hours (usually less) Monday-Friday. I will grade all activities and exams and post grades within 1-

2 days of the due date (usually sooner).

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Video Lectures

Online video lectures created by your instructor are available on D2L (under Content) and also on the

instructor’s webpage, YouTube channel and under HOMEWORK on MyMathLab. These are meant to provide

you with additional resources for learning the content of the course if you missed class or need to listen to the

content again. These videos correspond to the lectures given in class. The course expectation is that you are

in class every day to hear the lectures and that you use the video lectures only as a resource if you have to be

absent or if you need to hear the content again. The lectures covered in class or in the videos should be one of

the major resources you use to learn the material. The content covered in the lectures may provide some

examples and content that is not necessarily covered in the textbook, yet is required for the course and

exams. To watch the videos on D2L, you will need to click on the video under Content. You can also download

the videos under Content as well. If you can’t get the videos to play through D2L, then the easiest option

would be to access the Video Lectures by clicking on HOMEWORK on MyMathLab and clicking on the

Instructor’s Video Lectures for each chapter. You can also access these videos from my faculty webpage. Or

you can access my videos by going to my YouTube channel. Click on Videos, then Playlists to access each video

by course and chapter. If you are having trouble getting the Video Lectures to play on your computer,

please click on “HELP! I can’t get the video lectures to work!” found on D2L under Content.

Additional video lectures created by the textbook publishers (Pearson) can be found on MyMathLab. You can

access them by going to HOMEWORK and clicking on the MML Videos, Textbook and MML Resources link for

each chapter. You can also access them through the Multimedia Library or through the HW sets created for

each chapter. These resources including videos, animations, power point presentations, chapter test prep

videos, and the study plan are all available through MyMathLab. They are not required, but feel free to

explore and use as needed.

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Technology

1. To watch the Video Lectures and take your online quizzes, you will need daily access to a high-speed

internet connection (DSL, cable modem, or equivalent).

2. You will need to have minimal technical skills downloading, uploading, printing, and scanning pdf and

Word files. You also need minimal skills using e-mail, D2L and online software, including MyMathLab.

You will also need to be able to download and watch windows media or flash format videos.

3. You will need to download all plug-ins for MyMathLab. Once you purchase the MyMathLab access

code and register on MyMathLab, you can go through the Browser Check to download all necessary

plug-ins. These are required to watch video lectures, work through guided practice problems and take

Chapter Tests. You will only need to do this once on your home computer.

4. The videos found in Content on D2L should play on either a PC or Mac computer. If you are watching

the videos from my faculty webpage, then you will want to play the Windows Media Video (wmv)

lectures if you have a PC. If you have a Mac, then you will need to play the Flash format videos. If

you are experiencing any trouble getting the videos to work through D2L, you can also access the video

lectures from my faculty webpage (both formats are available). Or you can access my videos by going

to my YouTube channel. Click on Videos, then Playlists to access each video by course and chapter.

Another option would be to access the Video Lectures by clicking on HOMEWORK on MyMathLab and

clicking on the Instructor’s Video Lectures for each chapter.

5. If you are watching the wmv videos from my faculty webpage, then you may need to upgrade to the

latest version of Windows Media Player in order to view my Video Lectures.

6. You may want access to a screen capture program like Jing in order to more easily post HW questions

on the D2L Discussion Board.

7. You need to have a back-up plan in case your main computer access is not available. Make sure that

you know of a library, coffee house, friend, computer lab, or some other source where you can get

online to access course materials and take tests. Internet disruptions or computer malfunctions are

NOT acceptable excuses for missing deadlines.

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Technical Assistance

1) For issues with D2L, e-mail, or login and password information, visit the Inver Hills Computer Lab (1st

floor of the Library) and speak personally with a computer lab assistant. You can also fill out a Student

Help Desk ticket or call the Computer Lab at 651-450-3653. The Technical Support Team strives to

respond within 1 business day. For Computer Lab hours, please go to the Inver Hills Computer Lab

website.

2) For D2L help, you can visit the D2L Customer Helpdesk. This site may get you a quicker response to

D2L questions, especially at night or on weekends.

3) For issues with MyMathLab, go to Pearson Technical Support for 24 hour, 7 days a week technical

support. You can send an e-mail or do an online chat with a service representative.

College Policies

Do not cheat. This implies that you are always doing your own work on all HW, online exams, midterms and

finals. Any cheating will result in a zero on that test, exam, or homework. Other actions may be taken at the

discretion of the instructor. For more information about this, please refer to the Academic Integrity Policy and

Code of Student Conduct. Some important college policies include:

Academic Integrity Policy

Code of Conduct for Student Behavior

Student Data Practices

Student Rights and Responsibilities

Grade Appeal Policy

Student Complaints & Grievances

All college policies may be located at the Inver Hills College Policy website.

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Other Policies 1. As a courtesy to all, please be sure that your cell phone and pager are turned off during class.

2. Be on time. It is very disruptive to those around you if you come in late.

3. Be courteous.

4. Be in class to be successful.

5. You are responsible for what happens in class whether you are in attendance or not.

6. Smoking is prohibited in all college facilities except in designated parking lots.

Attendance

Regular attendance is recommended and crucial in a mathematics class since subsequent classes are based on

ideas developed in previous classes. If you do have to miss a class, you are still responsible for learning the

material that was taught in that class and for any exams, quizzes, classwork or homework missed or due the

next class. YOU WILL STILL BE EXPECTED TO TAKE AN EXAM OR QUIZ ON THE SCHEDULED DAY EVEN IF YOU

WERE ABSENT THE DAY BEFORE. All make-up work needs to be completed in a timely manner at the

discretion of the instructor. If an absence is unexcused, then make-up work may not be accepted. Please

refer to the IHCC Student Class Attendance Policy.

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Access/Accommodations

The current IHCC college policy on serving students with disabilities can be found at Access for Individuals with

Disabilities. It is the policy and practice of Inver Hills Community College to create inclusive learning

environments, and provide students with disabilities reasonable accommodations so they have equal access to

participate in educational programs, activities, and services. If there are aspects of the instruction or design of

this course that result in barriers to your inclusion, please notify your instructor as soon as possible.

If there are any other requests that you would like to make in order to ensure your accessibility to any part of

this course, please see the instructor, or contact the Counseling and Advising Department at 651-450-3508 or

use your preferred relay method.

1) Counseling and Advising Department: 651-450-3508

2) E-mail: dss@inverhills.edu

3) Disability Resources webpage

I would like to make sure that all the materials, discussions and activities that are part of the course are

accessible to you. My course will include the following:

1) Alternate tags that contain appropriate information about the link and/or activity.

2) Appropriate color combinations that minimize color blindness effects.

3) Appropriate font and font size combinations to improve readability.

4) Links to descriptions of accommodation features for our learning platform, e.g. D2L Accessibility, and

any additional third party tools, e.g., MyMathLab Accessibility.

5) Minimal use of bullets and/or charts that may be confusing to participants who use electronic readers.

Academic and Student Support Services

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Please visit the Inver Hills Community College Student Resources page for links to the following resources and others:

1. Assessment Center – The Assessment Center administers a variety of testing services to prospective

and current students. Phone: 651-450-3687 Location: Library - 2nd floor

2. Bookstore – Information about textbook purchases and buybacks. Phone: 651-450-8533 Location:

College Center – 1st floor

3. Career & Employment Services - The Career and Employment Services Department helps students and

alumni with their vocational and career exploration and searches. Phone: 651-450-3874 Location:

College Center 209

4. Counseling – Counselors help students with academic progress, educational planning and goals, and

transfers. Phone: 651-450-3508 Location: College Center

5. Disability Services - Disability Services provides access, accommodations and services to students with

disabilities. Phone: 651-450-3628 Location: Library 224

6. Enrollment Center - The Enrollment Center handles college application forms, course registration,

tuition and payment, transcripts, transfer evaluation, and enrollment verification. Phone: 651-450-

3503 Location: College Center

7. Financial Aid – The Financial Aid Office provides information about financial assistance. Phone: 651-

450-3495 Location: College Center 257

8. Library – Provides links to all library services. Phone: 651-450-3625 Location: Library

9. Math Center - The Math Center is an open work area where students can work on math assignments

with assistance available. Phone: 651-450-3895 Location: Library - 2nd floor

10. Peer Tutoring - Peer Tutoring is a free service that provides Inver Hills students with scheduled

academic assistance. Phone: 651-450-3693 Location: Library, Room 244

11. Smarthinking Online Tutoring - Smarthinking is an online tutoring service available to all Inver

Hills students to use from both on and off campus.

12. Veteran Services – Information for current and prospective veteran students on resources and

benefits. Phone: 651-450-3862 Location: Library 213

13. Writing Center - The Writing Center offers students individual tutoring in every phase of the writing

process, from generating ideas to drafting and editing a paper to documenting sources. Phone: 651-

450-3598 Location: Library - 2nd Floor

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Suggestions for successfully completing this course

1. Follow the Weekly Schedule; don’t take weeks off from the course.

2. Start working on HW and activities as soon as possible. I have no problem with students working

together to complete activities; in fact, I strongly encourage it! I expect to see many discussion board

posts or questions asked in class or office hours, especially related to the activities.

3. Watch all of my Video Lectures posted on the Content page of D2L if you are not fully understanding

the lecture given in class.

4. Make sure you use all of your resources to learn the course material. Read through the text; watch my

Video Lectures as well as those on MyMathLab; work through guided problems on MyMathLab; work

through suggested homework problems in the text and on MyMathLab; and use the Multimedia

Library on MyMathLab to view sample problems, animations, video clips, etc.

5. Attend on-campus and online office hours.

6. Get help on HW and activities in the Math Center or with a free Peer Tutor. Work together with fellow

students!

7. SHOW YOUR WORK on all Activities, Quizzes, Exams and the Final.

8. Take your quizzes as soon as you feel you understand the material that the quiz covers well; don’t

leave quizzes until the day or night before the deadline. If you are having trouble figuring out how to

type in answers correctly, try doing the HW on MyMathLab first.

9. DON’T FALL BEHIND!!! (It bears repeating!)

10. Ask for help when you need it. Use the discussion board to ask your questions – chances are good that

at least a few other students have the same questions, and you will be doing them a favor by asking.